
Selling Your
Business
A proactive approach proven to achieve above benchmark outcomes

Don’t wait for a buyer to approach you. Sometimes we see even the most sophisticated CEOs and Investors engage in ‘1 on ‘1 conversations. This is a pathway to a below benchmark or no outcome.
The best outcomes are achieved by actively engaging an ecosystem of the right buyers underpinned by data
and intelligence.
This means:
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A cleaner exit at a higher valuation
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More cash up front and reduced earn outs
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A faster and smoother sale process with more certainty
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Improved portfolio returns and fund IRR
We’ll guide you to a better outcome
This process is informed by key business performance metrics that enable ‘principle based’ negotiations to shift valuation and deal structure conversations to the right place.
The exit outcome has a significant impact on investor returns so, don’t just take the first deal on offer but trust a process that has been proven to deliver well above benchmark outcomes.
84.6%
Average Up Front
Cash Consideration
69.4%
Average Multiple
increase above Industry Benchmark
(All Clients)
75.3%
Average increase in
Total Consideration
from initial Offer
132.5%
Average Multiple increase above benchmark
(Value Creation
Clients Only)
90.1%
Completion Success
Rate (All Clients)
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147.9%
Average increase in
Cash Consideration
from initial Offer
100%
Deal Completion Rate
(Value Creation
Clients)

1. Preparation Phase
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Preparation of all transaction documents
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Ownership of a highly sophisticated financial model
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Series of supporting information essential to investors including key business model metrics
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Structure the ‘data room’
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We know how to develop your equity story so it resonates with buyers
2. Promotion Phase
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20 years of operating in private M&A markets with a strong focus on Fintech and Data
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Proven cross border deal execution capabilities across Europe, North America and Australasia
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Support from our dedicated ‘intelligence unit’ to fill knowledge gaps
3. Negotiation Phase
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We understand the key terms that buyers will focus on
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We are adept at using key principals to maintain our negotiating position
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We create market tension through the promotion phase that drives the valuation up in negotiation
4. Completion Phase
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We ensure you are fully prepared for due diligence with the benefit of a populated data room
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We project manage input from third party providers into due diligence to ensure timelines are met
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Together with your legal advisers we support you through key legal issues to ensure total clarity prior to completion
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Let’s achieve together….
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The terms important to you, without compromise
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Be recognised as a top performing investor